Thunderheart (1998, DVD)

I am impressed how Native Americans are spiritual and see truths in all forms.
This film is an example of the struggle on the "Red Road". Their sacrifices in life remands constant. Their beliefs are strong, even if it means a "no win" situation. Graham Green's portrait of the "Rez" Cop is unshaken. Val Kilmer as the D.C. FBI man, experiences spirituality for the first time and acts on his instincts to remain truthful to himself and to the Natives.
Watch this movie several times to grasp all of the meanings the "Medicine Man" reveals in this film.

I loved this movie, it was totally cool. Just think that's how alot of things happen even in the cities.. makes you think who's on your side and honest.

I already own the VHS version of this movie, but the DVD version was just as good if not better. Its a great movie and the DVD was in great condition.

This was an xmas gift for my mother in law she had this movie and misplaced it she searched and searched and couldnt find it and when i saw it online i had to get it for her. Thank you so much

The DVD "Thunderheart" that I ordered (from the picture of the case on ebay) was NOT the Thunderheart that I received. I wanted FULL SCREEN and the DVD that I received was WIDE SCREEN. My husband previously had the Full screen DVD but it broke when he was taking it out of the case. So that is why I ordered it on ebay, and compared the pictures of the DVD cases. However, when it was sent to me it was the "other" picture on the cover and it was WIDE SCREEN. I was disappointed that the product I ordered was NOT the product I received.

I saw this movie a long time ago and I really enjoyed it so I felt I had to add it to my home movie library. Val Kilmer is excellent in this movie and this movie seems to ring some truth to it even though our law inforcement intities are much respected and needed, this movies expresses the fact that there are bad and good people in all areas of society.

This is almost a cult movie with Kilmer and Greene. Some great one-liners and filmed in the remote parts of Dakota on the Indian Reservations. Very interesting balance bewteen the white man and the american indians to inlcude all the meanings for FBI. Very enjoyable movie and very hard to find at discount stores or discount prices. Very available on ebay.

Thunderheart writen by Michael Apted, is loosely based on the true story of Leonard Peltier. The film was released just weeks after Apted's documentary INCIDENT AT OGLALA, which examines the unjust imprisonment of Indian activist Leonard Peltier. Together the two films form a powerful plea for recognition of the mistreatment of Native Americans.

Thunderheart
Ray Levoi (Val Kilmer) a part Sioux FBI Agent who is sent to an Indian Reserve in South Dakota to assist in a homicide investigation. Directed by Apted. Produced by Robert De Niro.

A thrilling movie, that helps to remind us to not forget Leonard Peltier.
- FREE LEONARD PELTIER!!

For more information about Leonard Peltier, go to www.freeleonard.org


willtrib - EasyCityBooks NOLA

Thunderheart is a factual movie based on indian affairs that is not only informative, but also has a wonderful plot that keeps you watching. There is action, suspense and great history to this movie. The actors do any excellent job portraying their characters. There aren't many movies to compare to the likes of Thunderheart.

The movie was a gift for my brother for Christmas. My mother's relatives come from Cherokee decent, and I think that is why he likes this movie so much, besides the fact that he's a police officer himself.

I am a val Kilmer fan and found the Native american storyline interesting, therefore i reccommend it to other fans.

I decide to buy "Thunderheart" on DVD because I just got a portable DVD player. I love the "Thunderheart" movie, it just talks to me! The thrill, scenery, and actors such as Graham Greene makes me watch this movie over and over again. Five stars just doesn't do the movie justice, it the heart and soul that does!

I have this movie on VHS and wanted to update my collection to DVD. Great suspense and action story based on a compilation of true stories that happend on Indian Reservations during the 70's & 80's. Well written and directed. Great humor breaks the tension filled storyline about a FBI agent sent to the badlands to investigate a string of murders on indian land. Val Kilmer and Sam Shepherd play the FBI team competing with Tribal Cop,Sidney Crowhorse (Greene) for who can find the truth first. Meanwhile Val Kilmer's character is set on a journey of inner exploration to find that part of himself inherited from his Sioux father. A connection with this group of strangers triggers a spiritual calling that ends with his finding courage, even he didn't know he had. Great supporting roles by Shiela Tousey and Chief Ted Thin Elk. Ledgendary Native activist, muscian, and writer John Trudell, also plays an important role.

one of my all-time favorites. the story is an amalgam of actual happenings on the pine ridge reservation in the 1970's, changed a bit and put into story form. robert redford did a documentary at the time called incident at ogalala that portrayed the actual happenings in a factual format. worth watching both.
i bought this dvd to replace my vhs copy